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Friday
Jul212023

Recall who you are

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Notice much of what is presented will be felt or realized telepathically. As you begin to sense deeper moving energy, pause, allow and receive. Throughout life, we have many guides and mentors, seen and unseen, yet they are not what they seem.
I sense I have worked as an interplanetary embassador with other beings. Names, cosmic genetics, race or origin is not a focus. Even if we resonate with a particular being or starsystem, we may even have spent many incarnations in a particular region, this is not true nature, not who we are. We may hear of mythical animal hybrids and star races that prompt us to question our identity, ancestry and origins. In truth, we are aspects of Spirit choosing to have experiences in different frequency bands and densities of matter. Many distractions exist to hijack us from inner knowing. Coming back to the breath allows us to decode energy in the moment.
As consciousness expands, and our physical body evolves to hold more light, we can lucidly experience more than one band at once, see and feel the fluctuations in energy within. We can add and subtract overlays, yet this does not change the original core. As we let go of illusions, subtle senses and dormant systems activate. Awareness does not remove the fun or adventure, but merely adds depth and mystery to the nature of shapeshifting and what is emerging. The universe is always inviting us to ask new questions that propel consciousness further forward on a timeless trajectory.  Full Self-realization can only be(come) a reality for you, if you are able to fully embody God's Light. Every moment is anther opportunity to receive, decode, integrate and transmit divine light. 
Friday
Jul292022

Secrets of 5 Vāyus of Yoga

The five prana (vital energy) currents are the Vāyus ("airs" in Sanskrit; The Sanskrit word Vāta literally means 'blown'; Vāyu, 'blower' and Prāna, 'breathing' (note: the breath of life; the *an- in animate). To be aware of these currents and how they influence balance, imbalance is to gain valuable insight and pointers to sustain well-being.

1. Prana Vāyu (feeds energy into other four)

PRANA vāyu is responsible for the INTAKE (forward-moving air). It moves downward and inward, providing the basic energy that drives us. It is primarily located in the head, lungs and heart. Imbalances in Prana flow can show up as anxiety, fear, anger (head); breathlessness, asthma, sleep apnea (lungs); heart palpitations or stroke (heart).

Yoga asanas to focus on balancing the Prana Vāyu:

Inversions
  • Kriya Asana Vanekom -Earth Salutation
  • Ardha Salabhasana – Half Locust Pose
  • Paripurna Salabhasana – Full Locust Pose
  • Urdva Mukha Svanasana - Upward Facing Dog Pose
  • Nindra Kokkusana -Crane Pose
Poses with Raised Arms
  • Talasana -Palm Tree Pose
  • Virahdrasana I -Warrior I Pose
  • Utkatasana -Chair Pose
Heart Openers
  • Ustrasana -Camel Pose
  • Setu Bandha – Bridge Pose
  • Urdva Dhanurasana - Upward Bow Pose
  • Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose
Some breathwork to use in conjunction with Prana Vāyu asanas:
  • Ujjaii Breathing (Ocean Breathing)
  • Bhastrika Pranayama (Breath of Fire)
  • Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
2. Udana Vāyu

It circulates in the head and neck and is responsible for growth. It moves upward and results from other vayus working properly. It governs our ability to stand, our speech, effort, enthusiasm and will. It is concentrated near the diaphragm and throat and is responsible for certain respiratory functions, speech and mental functioning (by supporting the blood movement to the brain). Imbalances in Udana vayu functioning include asthma, emphysema; stuttering, voice hoarseness; depression, poor memory, lack of creativity, direction or goals.

Yoga asanas to focus on balancing the Udana Vāyu
  • any of the Warrior Poses
  • Gardusana -Eagle Pose
  • Minasana-Fish Pose
  • Pathi Minasana -Half Fish Pose
  • Vilasana- Bow Pose
  • Vibaritakarani Asana (Half Shoulder stand)
  • Kalapoy Asana - Plow Pose
Some breathwork & other practices to use in conjunction with Udana Vāyu
  • Focus on Exhalation, particularly diaphragmatic breathing
  • Udana Breath (IN: Breathe in through the mouth, attention at the throat chakra EX: Chant OM)
  • Chanting (i.e. Om Kriya Babaji Namo Aum; So-Hum- Om Namah Shivayah)
  • Meditations that highlight raising awareness of head and neck
3. Vyana Vāyu

VYANA vayu is responsible for distribution. It moves outward in a circular, pulsating motion. It is located in the heart and lungs and is involved in cardiac activity, circulation and voluntary nervous system. Imbalances may show up as poor circulation, blocked arteries, heart attack, edema; peripheral neuropathy, symptoms of MS.

Yoga asanas to focus on balancing the Vyana Vāyu include:

Side- Bending Asanas
  • Preparatory Sidebend (on the back)-
  • Utthita Trikonasana- Extended Triangle Pose
  • Supta Garduasana- Reclined Eagle Pose
  • Balasana-Child's Pose
  • Sukasana- Easy Pose
  • Parsva Tadasana- Sidebending Mountain Pose
  • Parighasana -Gate Pose
  • Utthita Parsvakonasana- Extended Side Angle Pose
  • Prasarita Padottanasana -Wide Legged Forward Bend
  • Janu Sirsasana -Head-to-Knee Forward Bend
  • Parsva Upavistha Konasana -Side Seated Wide Angle Pose
  • Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana - Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose
Heart Openers
  • Sun Salutations
  • Namaste Prayer
Breathwork or Pranayana that balance Vyana Vāyu:
  • Focus on Inhalation and expansion -Pulse Breathing
  • Retention of breath (hold after Inhale)- Wim Hof Breathing
  • Vyana Breath (Place the hands on your chest. IN: Bring the arms out, expanding from the center out into the periphery, filling up the lungs; hold 2 seconds; EX: Place the hands back on your chest. Keep your focus at the heart center)
  • Any breathing activities that give you joy, touch your heart
4. Apana Vāyu

APANA vayu is responsible for elimination. It moves down and out and also helps retain things in. It is primarily located in the lower abdomen and is associated with functions of elimination, reproduction and bone health (regulating the absorption and retaining of minerals). Imbalances in Apana flow can show up as constipation/diarrhea, IBS; menstrual problems, sexual issues; bone density issues. It helps us go deeper in our seated forward folds. It can also bring a sense of calm and inner strength. Bringing awareness of Apana-Vayu in any yoga pose creates a focus to ground and stabilize the lower body.

Yoga asanas that focus on balancing the Apana Vāyu:
  • Standing postures (especially standing on one foot)- Eka Pada Utkatasana-Figure Four
  • Paschimottanasanas-Seated forward folds
  • Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend | Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana
  • Parivrritta Sukasana - Seated Twists
Breathwork, Pranayama or other Practices that help balance the Apana Vāyu
  • Nauli Kriya- Abdominal Massage
  • Agni Sara Kriya- Fire Essence Purification of Abdomen
  • Ashvini Mudra
5. Samana Vāyu

SAMANA vayu is responsible for processing things and moves toward the center in a churning motion. It is concentrated around the navel. It is responsible for digestion on all levels, including the mind. It is associated with processes of digestion, absorption and assimilation. Imbalances in Samana vayu function include metabolism issues, poor digestion, bloating, loss of appetite.

Yoga asanas to help get Samana vayu re-balanced:
  • Supine Twisting Postures
  • Planks
  • Arm-balancing poses
Breathwork, Pranayama & other practices to help get Samana vayu back ' on-track':
  • Focus on Exhalation with abdominal contraction (i.e. Kapalabhati)
  • Suspension of breath (hold after Exhale)
  • Progressive abdominal contraction (Zip-up)
  • Uddiyana Bandha-like practices
  • Samana breath (IN: Imagine pulling the energy in toward your belly EX: Contract the abdomen, imagine the energy becoming more concentrated; hold contraction for a moment.)
  • Kapalbhati (to stimulate agni)
  • High-vibrational food & fasting
Sunday
Mar132022

Life beyond the mind

Notice that the moment arises when you no longer follow things in the mind but rather, shift to what you feel (consciously experience). This may shake "your" world up so much that you ask yourself how to move through "the world." You can no longer navigate based on what you think or believe. It dawns that any belief you could possibly have is simply "you" taking an opportunity to feel what its like. That moment, you get a very visceral idea of the "me": the judge, the commentator, that which assumes and attributes blame. The little "me" cannot fathom another way to be other than its thinking way. When you ask "how" to function in the world, the answer is: there is no answer. Nothing prepares "you" for this. One simply is and moves through worlds. Something else is guiding you, something the little self could never know even if it was told. Its no big deal. It simply is not anything related to "your" thoughts and expectations and reperatoire of conditioned . One no longer asks how to integrate new understanding or awakeness into life and dimensions. Asking has no place here. One simply lives, breathes and flows. Being awake is simple when we do not believe whatever thoughts we have about life. All sound is swimming in silence. That is the sound of reality. A thinking mind can never know how silence operates. That silence is what mind is seeking to know.

Wednesday
Dec222021

Breathe into Soul Alignment

Notice we are spiralling up energetically and revisiting familiar themes with a different level of consciousness. Core energy reorganizes and recalibrates different situations from inside out. Ongoing shifts in frequency magnify one's inner compass, and prompt increasingly spontaneous action. This may include living more simply, moving geographically, changing jobs & relations, sungazing more often and consciously absorbing cosmic energy. We continuously ask Spirit what is most loving to ourselves, what is in our highest good, and then take action we are guided to take. The higher vibrational version of you is resetting or reinforcing boundaries, rebalancing, easing into congruence. We re-arrange, redirect, or reconnect energy in new ways, all of it with purpose to empower the highest version of you. It is about reclaiming sovereignty and staying sovereign, calling energy through us, allowing ourselves to be compassionate, to harness and redirect energy for greater good. We recall what being genuine feels like by connecting with people who are loving and supportive. Create the reality you deserve. Live and breathe in alignment with Soul.

Friday
Nov122021

Focus on breath to realize the Divine

Notice a common belief is that to connect with God or Divine Source requires a prolonged practice, sacrifice, mediator or heroic effort. Letting go of such beliefs guides one to realize a focus on breath is key to realizing one's own Divine Nature. Watch what happens as one lets go of the belief one must do anything to be whole and complete. During meditation, breathwork, yoga, other spiritual practices, a blissful state may arise akin to a rush. The desire to go deeper into it may lead to involuntary breath holding. Does it seem you must exert huge efforts to go deeper, to get anywhere or realize something you work toward? Each breath affects the whole because each of us is the whole. Although breathing is natural, for many people, it is unconscious and uncontrolled. This state blocks knowing True Nature. As long as the breath remains unconscious, it is not part of spiritual practice and one feels separate from Divine Source. To focus on the breath (in yoga- pranayama), we learn to vary the length of inhalation and exhalation as well as to suspend both, either to retain the inhaled breath or empty the lungs completely. Conscious, controlled breathing is like reclaiming true power. By bringing unconscious activity into conscious awareness, and by focusing on the present moment, pranayama and other breathing techniques begin to transform breathing into a spiritual practice. Regular conscious breathing leads to different stages of remembering about what it is to feel truly alive. Watch what happens as you engage in breathwork more often. (image from https://www.soulvoyages.org/breathwork.html)